The fast-flying fortune of a Houston multimillionaire who rarely gets to spend a dime

The fast-flying fortune of a Houston multimillionaire who rarely gets to spend a dime

Published 6:30 am, Thursday, November 25, 2010

Coming Sunday: Despite $65 million-plus in assets, oil heir Ugo di Portanova — described as one of the world’s wealthiest “partially incapacitated” men — controls a single credit card that maxes out at $1,000 a month. His three Mercedes, his chartered plane trips, his yacht excursions and the rest of his spending are all controlled by a small militia of Harris County probate court guardians, financial trustees, lawyers and judges.